Smoking, consumption of alcohol and processed food linked to sperm DNA damage: Experts
New Delhi: Unhealthy lifestyle and social habits such as smoking, consumption of alcohol and processed food and excessive use of cell phones can cause damage to sperm DNA, experts at AIIMS, Delhi said. They said that many people are also not aware that infertility, recurrent abortions in women and birth defects in children may happen […]
Rahul Gandhi makes big claim, says “BJP will be limited to 150 seats”
Ghaziabad: Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said there is a strong undercurrent in favour of the opposition INDIA bloc in the Lok Sabha elections and the BJP will be limited to 150 seats. “I do not do prediction of seats. 15-20 days ago I was […]
Indian stock markets shut for Ram Navami
New Delhi: Indian stock exchanges are shut on Wednesday for Ram Navami, with normal trading activities now resuming Thursday. The next stock market holiday is on May 1, for Maharashtra Day. On Tuesday, the Indian stock markets closed with the third successive weak session in line with global market weakness after the escalation of the […]
Kashmir boat tragedy: Search on for the missing
Srinagar: Rescuers searched the Jhelum waters on Wednesday for three people who went missing after a boat capsized in the river the day before, claiming six lives, officials said. The search operation resumed in the morning. Teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police are engaged […]
13 killed, several injured after strike at Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza
Gaza City: At least 13 people, including seven children, were killed and over 25 others were injured after a strike targeted an Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital officials. A graphic video obtained from eyewitness Nihad Owdetallah, showed several casualties lying on the floor, CNN reported. Several […]
Modi 3.0 mega plan for Railways, plans investment of Rs 10-12 lakh crore
New Delhi: Indian Railways is ready with a 100-day plan post-elections 2024. It includes a focus on various passenger-friendly measures, like a 24-hour ticket refund scheme, a comprehensive super App for various railways facilities, three economic corridors and sleeper Vande Bharat trains. The new ticket refund scheme will ensure refunds within 24 hours and will […]
From embracing Jos Buttler to motivating KKR players with inspiring words, Shah Rukh Khan wins hearts of fans
Kolkat: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan won the hearts of fans following his heartwarming gesture during Kolkata Knight Riders’s 2-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals at iconic Eden Gardens in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR came close to dethroning RR from the summit of the table but fell short in a high-scoring chase thriller […]
Parineeti Chopra drops BTS pics from ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ sets
Mumbai: Parineeti Chopra recently offered fans a sneak peek into the making of her recent biopic film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ by sharing behind-the-scenes moments. Taking to her Instagram on Tuesday, the ‘Ishaqzaade’ actor shared glimpses of her transformation into Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife, Amarjot Kaur. The actress also thanked her hair, makeup, and costume team […]
US to impose new sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel
Washington: White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes and new sanctions against entities backing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Defence Ministry in the coming days. In a statement, Sullivan said, “Following Iran’s unprecedented air attack against Israel, […]
Devotees offer prayers on occasion of Ram Navami across country
New Delhi: Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings from Lord Ram on the occasion of Rama Navami all across the country on Wednesday. A huge number of devotees arrived at the Hanuman temple in Bihar’s Patna on the occasion of Ram Navami. Mantras were chanted by priests and bhajans (devotional songs) were played on the […]
